Sermons on Free From Addiction:

Backsliding

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 21, 2004

IN THIS SERMON WE SEE THE CAUSE OF BACKSLIDING, THE CHARACTER OF BACKSLIDING, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF BACKSLIDING.

BACKSLIDING Jeremiah 8:1-7 Backsliding is not losing one’s salvation according to John 5:24. It is breaking fellowship with God, it is becoming at ease in the things of God. It can be out of Church or in Church. A backslider is a saved person who falls backwards into sin. We have the examples ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Art The Man

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jun 15, 2007

All are guilty of sin, this message points out that God even knows the hidden sins of our hearts and calls us to repentance.

Thou art the man! II Samuel 12:1-14 January 25, 2004 Parkersburg Baptist church We all know this story. King David looked down on Bathsheba while she was bathing and desired her. He got her to come over, they committed adultery and to make a long story short, plotted in the end to kill ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Let The Fire Fall

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2007

This message deals with the general corruption and worldliness of God’s people, and stresses the need for revival in the Church of our day.

Lord, Let The Fire Fall Text: I Kings 18: 21-24 Intro: Ever since the day man discovered it, fire has been a useful tool. But man soon discovered that fire could be both friend and foe. Not only could it provide light and warmth and be use to cook food, but it could also do great harm. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

Flying High

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 11, 2007

Our pride keeps us away from the Lord, and that distance keeps us in our valleys of doom. Audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com ** From "The Dangers of Living in the Wilderness" by Pastor Bob Brown

Let’s talk about depression. That is something all of us have experienced at one time or another, and I believe it is important for us to understand just what it is, and how it affects our walk as Christians. First of all, what is depression? Let me give you a very simple definition. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:16

Denomination: *other

Danger In The Drift

Contributed by Tom Etterlee on Jul 14, 2007

Why do people commit spiritual adultery? Why do people become fallow (hard toward God, neglectful, weeds of sin)? Because they begin to drift.

I. Drifting – Hebrews 2:1 – (lest happily we drift away from them) a. Drifting requires no effort 1. Just stop oaring (working) 2. We ought to give the most earnest heed b. Drifting can be an unconscious process 1. It is possible to drift unaware 2. When ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Tripped Up By The Flesh Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 19, 2007

The three things that trip up Christians after major victories for the Lord are arrogance, independence, and giving into the flesh. Learn how we can actually become our own worst enemy and how to stop it!

The two greatest enemies to living a victorious life in Jesus Christ are the world and the flesh. While the world presents itself as an impenetrable walled city, the flesh appears much more subtly: as just a few small baubles, a little temptation here and there that surely can’t hurt anything. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Preach On, Brother John

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 22, 2006

John the Baptist’s preaching is for all people because all people are sinners.

Message: “Preach On, Brother John” Text: “And he went into all the region around the Jordan, preaching a baptism of repentance for the remission of sins” (Luke 3:3). Who was John the Baptist? Why did John preach baptism of repentance for the remission of sins? Who gave John the authority to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Characteristics Of A Backslider

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

The gradual falling away from God

CHARACTERISTICS OF A BACKSLIDER 1 John 5:9, Galatians 4:9, Hebrews 10-29 &38 Text: Jeremiah 3:1-7 Intro: There has been much debate down through the years over the subject I am going to preach on this morning. However, I will not debate this morning. I will let the Word of God speak for itself ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Being Backslid

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Many dangers come with backslding on God

THE DANGERS OF BEING BACKSLID II Peter 2:21 Intro: In the scripture we just read Peter is dealing with the problem of apostasy. Apostasy and backsliding are closely related in that apostasy is defined as: An abandonment of what one has professed; a total desertion, or departure from one’s faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Back To The Basics: Sin And Salvation Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Seventh in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about sin and salvation?"

God loves us. Even before we are aware of it, God loves us. That’s a basic, fundamental starting point for the entire Christian faith. God loves us. The Scriptures witness to that love on every page. Our lives were not an accident: We were created by God’s plan, out of God’s joy. God placed the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Trees In God's Garden

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003

Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention.

TREES IN GOD’S GARDEN Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention. Consider their significance carefully. I. THE TREE OF THE CONSEQUENCE OF MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE: THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sin-A Common Bond Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Sin is often watered down in our society yet Paul deemed it necessary to show that all men are sinners and in need of the Promise(Part 1). He does this by showing Sin as the common bond between Jew and Gentile.

SIN–A Common Bond Romans 1:18–2:29 INTRODUCTION • In Romans 1:1–18 Paul tells us about the Promise of God. • The Promise of God, Paul says, is the Power of Salvation. • The Promise of God reveals God’s Righteousness. • The Promise of God comes through the gospel of Jesus Christ. • The Gospel ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Put On Your Wooly Coat

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Jul 12, 2001

God has provided our means of salvation from sin. No matter how nice a person we are, we will not inherit eternal life without accepting God’s provision.

Put on your wooly coat (or die of exposure) Andrew Hoseason 25 April 1997 Sometimes an umbrella can come in very useful. Particularly useful if certain young ladies are about with buckets of water! A good umbrella can certainly confound their fiendish plans! I would like to share with you today ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fall Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 13, 2000

A look at Adam & Eve in the Garden

The Fall Genesis 2 & 3 1. The Setting A. Location of the Garden (Gen 2:10-14) B. Description of the Garden(Ezek 31:9) C. Occupation in the Garden(Gen 2:15) D. Operation in the Garden (Gen 2:21-25). God made male & female for Companionship, Compliment, Commitment, Choice, & Chores 2. The ...read more

Denomination: Baptist